LOS ANGELES — A little over three weeks ago (6/8) in New York City, an uncommonly tight-knit community gathered for “TALKERS 2018,” making it the 21stchapter of talk media’s longest-running and most relevant national convention.

There was justifiable reason for the palpable upbeat “Full Speed Ahead!” attitude pervasive at this year’s confab, especially given that literally within 72 hours after founder/publisher Michael Harrison gaveled the seminar to adjournment, May 2018 PPM results were released.